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#### Creating a Relationship between the Machine and the Part

You can create a relationship between the machine model and the CAD model by changing the XYZ offsets and rotations to establish the proper orientation between the two models. You can do this by using the Quick Fixture Mode to change the part's orientation or by using the Part/Machine tab of the Setup Options dialog box. Or you can use a combination of the two approaches.

Using the Quick Fixture Mode

1. From the Graphic Modes toolbar, click Quick Fixture Mode () to enter Quick Fixture mode and display the Quick Fixture toolbar.

2. Use your mouse and the Quick Fixture toolbar to properly orient your part.

- From the drop-down icon on the Quick Fixture toolbar, select Level () to level your part to the machine model's table surface.

- From the drop-down icon on the Quick Fixture toolbar, select Drop () to set your part onto the machine model's table surface.

- Right-click on the part model to rotate and move your part as needed.

When you then switch to a different mode, the part model remains fixed at its final position.

For more information on how to use this mode, see "Using Quick Fixture Mode to Move, Rotate, and Attach Fixtures" in the "Defining Hardware" chapter.

For information on the Quick Fixture toolbar, see "Quick Fixture Toolbar" in the "Using Toolbars: Introduction" chapter.

Using the Part/Machine Tab

1. Press F5 to access the Setup Options dialog box.

2. Select the Part/Machine tab.

3. In the Part Setup area, click the Auto Position button to have PC-DMIS automatically position your part model on the machine model's table surface.

4. If you want more direct control over placement of your part model, modify the items directly in the Part Setup area.

See "Setup Options Mode: Part / Machine tab" topic in the "Setting Your Preferences" chapter.